Sigma Organizing & Consulting, London, ON (2026)

09/26/2023

September 25th marked the end of a very interesting chapter in life. I worked my last official day as an organizer before I re-start my career in Finance at St. Joseph's Health Care.

I feel incredibly honoured to have been invited into your homes, businesses and lives to help in your journey towards simplicity. I take with me many life lessons, heartfelt moments and unique experiences.

Organizing is something that requires continuous adjustment and improvement in all areas of life. With all things, the more we practice, the more we progress.

Thank you to all who supported me on this journey. Special thanks to Heather from who taught me so much brought me along for the ride. Be sure to follow Heather if you don't already - she's amazing.

Wishing you all the best on your organizing journeys!

04/27/2022

Organizing and inventory management go hand in hand. That's why as a CPA and business school grad, I have totally bought in to its importance.

When we know what we have and where to find it, we reduce time and stress and save money.

Whether you run a small business or manage a household, there are so many benefits to staying organized.

Now be honest...how many containers of peanut butter do you have?

04/27/2022

Surely we've seen the last of snow and freezing temps for the season, right?!

With May approaching, spring cleaning is on everyone's mind. A chance to break free from our hibernation of winter and have a fresh start on the year.

And as part of this spring cleaning, it's the perfect time to get organized.

Take a look at what you are swapping out and ask yourself if you used it.

If not, it's a great chance to donate.

And before you go buying yourself those new spring or summer clothes, be sure to take a good look at what you already have.

Perhaps it's also time to reassess your systems.

Does where you keep the item make sense based on how often it is used?

Make sure most used items are the most accessible.

Are you keeping multiples of the same item in different places?

Where possible, like items should be kept together.

Overwhelmed? Consider hiring an organizer to help set you up for success.

04/27/2022

Just a quick post to thank you for your patience while we navigated a few interruptions to business as usual.

Excited to dive back into providing useful content on how to simplify your home and business for success.

It's a process, but it's worth it and we can learn together!

Are you in?

04/27/2022

You've gotta admit April is a pretty powerful month...getting us all wrapped up in hopes and dreams of wonderful weather and then repeatedly crushing our spirits.

The good news is in a few short days..."it's gonna be May".

01/06/2022

Hello! Thanks for joining me.

I'm Shannon, the founder of Sigma Organizing + Consulting.
I figured it was time for a formal introduction.

I'm a CPA, Ivey HBA, Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt, mom of two boys, and more recently, a trained Professional Organizer.

I was scheduled to return to my job as a Financial Analyst at a community hospital after an 18 month maternity leave with my second son.

I had worked in the healthcare sector for nearly a decade and enjoyed my job. It was March 2020 and...well..we all know what happened.

The choice for our family was clear and luckily my husband was able to support us through this period. I officially resigned from my job to care for our boys.

It certainly wasn't easy. I was ready to return to a quiet office. To my spreadsheets. To adult interactions. More than ready. But the world had other plans.

After a number of months of continued sleep deprivation, living in the constant chaos that is 2 toddlers, I decided it was time to take my passion for simplifying and organization to the next level.

I saw the positive impact it was having on our home and wanted to share my passion to help others.

I signed up for a trained professional organizing program through the Professional Organizers in Canada. I connected with some other local organizers (thanks and ) and decided to put some of my training as an Ivey HBA graduate and CPA to use in starting my own business.

In my short time in the industry, I have connected with some great people. I have learned A LOT. I have enjoyed the experience of interacting with people on a more personal level, beyond budgets and business.

And I have found that people are REALLY interested in getting organized.

It's energizing and it's so worth it. And I love being a part of that journey.

So there you have it - my why in a nutshell.

Please continue to follow me for some tips, tricks and humour around organizing and this crazy life.

01/06/2022

The morning routine.

The start to our day.

It helps to set the tone for how the day is going to play out.

Many of our routines look different due to the pandemic.

Perhaps we are working from home or no longer have need for our dressier work clothes.

Or perhaps makeup is now a thing of your past.

If you haven't thought about your new routine and how your environment is supporting you, perhaps it's time.

By simplifying and being intentional about where we place our most needed and most used items, we can glide right into the real challenges of the day.

Like how to get the kids dressed and out the door.

Have you taken time to analyze and simplify your morning routine?
What is or isn't working for you? Let me know below!

01/06/2022

As we approach the new year and setting intentions, I felt this quote was fitting.

You may find yourself with the thought that you would like to "get organized".

It's simple to say yet rarely easy to do.

There are just so many areas of our life that constantly need organizing!

The mudroom mess than seems constant this time of year.

Planning dinner menus.

Signing kids up for activities.

The pantry. Oh the pantry.

Not to mention tax season just around the corner (sorry - I had to go there).

There is never a lack of things to organize.

The question becomes where to start.

That's when I suggest to ask yourself "where is the pain?".

What is bothering you most?
What space do you use the most frequently that is causing you the most frustration?

And if that space is too intimidating, is there a small space you feel confident tackling?

Then start there.

The important thing is to start.

And the amazing thing about starting is is that momentum begins to build.

Organizing successes feed into more successes.

Next thing you know, you'll be geeking out on all things organizing and simplifying just like me.

At the very least, keep following me to grab some useful tips and tricks to help streamline and simplify your life.

Trust me, it's totally fun.

Do you have any organizing and simplifying goals for 2022? Let me know below!

01/06/2022

Happy Boxing Day! Or as it should be called - "where are we going to put all this new stuff?" day.

If you have young kids like in our household, or if Santa spoiled you extra this year, then you're probably thinking the same thing.

First let's be clear, this is a fortunate problem to have. Especially at a time when experience gifts were less possible (thanks, Omicron) a few extra toys to keep the kids distracted or something new for the house is a good thing. Plus, not every family is so fortunate.

But if you were struggling to tidy the mess before, then this is just icing on the cake.

It's no wonder stores like to put all their storage solutions on full display (and on sale) in January. We are all trying to figure out what to do with our newfound stuff!

But before you try to cram anything into a closet or cupboard, try to do so with intention. Because once it is out of sight you are less likely to deal with the item in an optimal way.

Here are a few tips to get you on your way:

1) Be realistic about whether you need or want the gift. Consider exchanging, regifting or donating before stuffing away. Gifts are a major contributor to clutter in households.

2) Store like with like - board games with board games, puzzles with puzzles, etc. It seems simple but it's easy to forget.

3) Aim for this new item to replace one that has lost interest or is outgrown. You can always put things aside for donation for a month and wait to see if they are missed.

4) Before buying any new storage solutions, try to work with what you already have. Chances are you have more than enough in the house already.

Do you have any strategies for getting back to organized after the holidays? Let us know below!

01/06/2022

Check out one of my favourite BEFORE and AFTERs to-date.

This living room cabinet serves as a place to store games and craft supplies.

By editing games that have been outgrown, adjusting shelves and moving to a vertical organizing system, we were able to create a lot of useable space.

More suitable solutions to store paper, pens and pencils help to keep the craft portion of this space in good order.

Most importantly, we were able to create a command centre for storing important home documents. This helps clear the clutter from other areas, and most importantly the mind. Not to mention the time saved when that moment comes that you have to provide your insurance policy number.

Sure, it's fun to look at beautiful 'AFTER' photos. But the real fun to organizing is behind the scenes - when solutions help to save a family or small business time and stress (not to mention money).

Do you enjoy playing board games with your family? Are there any new ones on the Christmas list for this year? Let me know below!

01/06/2022

Check out this BEFORE and AFTER of a kitchen cupboard.

The simple star of this show is the vertical organizer used for those large frying pans and lids. Large, bulky pots and pans are often a problem area in kitchens. I know I get cupboard rage from having to rearrange and move everything around just to get to that one needed pan. Admit it - we've all been there.

But with the help of some decluttering and rearranging of where items were stored, we were able to achieve this incredibly functional space next to the stove. Pair this with your newly decluttered and organized utencil drawer and the only issue you'll have is deciding what's on the menu.

We often get stuck in doing things the way we've always been doing them out of habit. We are busy and caught up in the day-to-day which makes it difficult to take time to tackle these seemingly simple solutions. Having an outside eye to strategize optimal solutions for your space is sometimes needed. And the reward is a much less stress when it's time to get dinner on the table for your family.

Professional organizers are here to help make dinner time easier. As for what's on the menu - we'll leave that to you!

01/06/2022

The countdown is on! Only 12 days left until Christmas which means your brain is likely running crazy with all the things on the to-do list. Gifts to buy, meals to plan, cookies to bake, festive outfits to coordinate. The list seems never-ending.

The truth is, it can be never-ending if you let it. There is ALWAYS more that can be done.

We could always try to shop one more time for that extra special something.

We could always attempt to bake that famous family cookie recipe.

We could always decorate a little more or put up more holiday lights.

Doing more is never the problem this time of year.

But if there is something the pandemic has taught me, it's that we will be OKAY if we aren't able to do it all.

We can get creative and start new traditions.

We can find joy in the smaller things.

If it doesn't happen this year, next year will be here before we know it.

Don't think of it as procrastinating. Frame it as 'simplifying'!

I give you permission. And I'll try to take this advice myself 😉

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